energy bills

September 1, 2014

‘Green agenda’ should be proritised in UK 2015 election

A consortium of UK environmental groups and the Liberal Democrats have both announced the environment should be a top priority of the 2015 election.

August 29, 2014

Fuel cells could take 21% off UK energy bills by 2030: report

The installation of more than five million fuel cells in the UK by 2030 could knock 21% off energy bills, according to a new report.

August 21, 2014

RAF Museum Cosford lands energy savings of £25,000 per year

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shropshire has dramatically cut the cost of heating its hangers, thanks to work carried out by energy efficiency business Vickers Energy.

August 20, 2014

UK energy bills are rising faster than anywhere else in the world

The UK is suffering from the fastest rising energy bills out of anywhere in the world, according to figures published by the House of Commons Library.

August 20, 2014

Leaving appliances on standby costs UK households £227 million a year

UK households waste around £227 million a year by leaving household appliances on standby, according to research published by uSwitch.com.

August 12, 2014

More than three quarters of UK adults support renewables; less than a quarter support fracking

Renewables continue to enjoy widespread support amongst Brits, according to the latest results of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s public opinion tracker.

July 24, 2014

European Commission announces 'business – as – usual' 30% energy efficiency target

The European Commission announced today its decision of an EU 30% energy efficiency target for 2030.

June 26, 2014

Ofgem refers energy market to Competition and Markets Authority

Ofgem has confirmed that it has referred the UK energy market to the Competition and Markets Authority for a full investigation.

June 17, 2014

Ofgem says smart meter roll out will cut FiT confusion

Instances of meters adding the cost of electricity exported to consumers’ bills will reduce as modern meters are installed across the country.

June 9, 2014

Survey reveals widespread mistrust of energy suppliers amongst Brits

Energy users in the UK believe that energy suppliers are untrustworthy, according to new research commissioned by the Smart Meter Central Delivery body (SMCDB).